For Soundchecking, Riverside.fm Does Quick, Handy 10-Second Test Recordings!

I recently recorded a podcast episode with a remote guest using Riverside.fm and I was very pleased to see a new feature (for me, at least).

Before you start recording, Riverside prompts you offering to record a 10 second soundcheck. If you do, it records all participants for 10 seconds and then displays the audio/video on the screen for you to play and evaluate! And even guests can play back the test audio! See the screenshot above of me and Tom Pink – we could each click play and listen to the short recordings.

This is handy for soundchecking because it allows you (and everyone) to hear each person’s audio quality and level. Then, if anyone’s audio quality or level needs to be adjusted, they can make those adjustments before recording the entire episode, ensuring that you get the best recordings possible.

This may also be a great way for you to let guests hear the quality of their audio (especially if it’s bad) so that hopefully they’ll better understand the need to make adjustments to their sound before recording the episode.

Have you tried this yet? Comment below.

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